Parents

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• Help Your Parents Get Healthy

  Lots of you say your parents aren't too good at making changes to become healthier. So what can you do to help them along? Here are some tips on getting parents to make a change.

• What If a Parent Won’t Stop Texting While Driving?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Telling Parents You’re Pregnant

  If you just learned you're pregnant, you're not alone. You probably wonder how to tell your parents and how they'll react. Read our article for some tips.

• Talking to Parents About Depression

  If you feel depressed, you need to reach out for help and support. Read our tips for teens on talking to parents about depression.

• When Parents Argue

  Sometimes parents stay levelheaded when they disagree, and they allow each other a chance to listen and to talk. But many times when parents disagree, they argue. Here's how to deal with it.

• Stepparents

  Because everyone's situation is different, there are no easy answers to accepting a stepparent. But here are some ideas to help you deal.

• Dealing With Divorce

  If you're dealing with your parents' divorce, it may seem hard, but it is possible to cope and have a good family life in spite of the changes divorce can bring.

• Why Do I Fight With My Parents So Much?

  Part of being a teen is developing your own identity -one that is separate from the identities of your parents. Read about why you and your parents seem to be constantly at odds.

• Talking to Your Parents – or Other Adults

  Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.